High School Applied Mechanics -- Billiard Balls

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Start date Dec 1, 2025

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Efren "Bata" Reyes showcases exceptional skill in managing elastic collisions in billiards, demonstrating a level of precision that appears almost luck-based but is consistently reproducible. Observers note that his ability to control the trajectory of billiard balls during play is remarkable. A participant mentions having seen an even more impressive clip of Reyes but is unable to locate it. The discussion highlights the complexity of billiard physics, particularly in scenarios involving moving balls. Overall, Reyes's talent exemplifies the intricate mechanics of billiards.

Dec 1, 2025

Hornbein

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Efren "Bata" Reyes demonstrates his superhuman precision in managing elastic collisions. It may look like luck but he does this sort of thing consistently. I've seen one that's even more amazing but have lost track of it.

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Dec 2, 2025

Hornbein

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Here's another good one.

The clip I can't find is similar but the ball he uses for deflection is also moving.

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